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You Oughta Know: Benevolent Hound: Artists & Non-profits Partner for Charity
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Benevolent Hound: Artists & Non-profits Partner for Charity

Benevolent Hound connects artists with animal rights non-profits to raise charitable funds and support a thriving local art scene.

Air Date: May 7, 2021

DePaul House
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Homeless College Students Turn to DePaul House

Philadelphia's DePaul House welcomes homeless college students with a safe space, warm meals, and therapy.

Air Date: April 30, 2021

Teenagers with disabilities working at Duke's Delites
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Young Adults Find Work, Sense of Purpose at Duke’s Delites

For young adults with developmental disabilities, securing employment and housing can be difficult. That's where Duke's Delites comes in.

Air Date: April 23, 2021

Della Clark, leader of The Enterprise Center
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Supporting West Philly Entrepreneurs

Led by Della Clark, The Enterprise Center is a beacon of hope for West Philadelphia business-owners.

Air Date: April 2, 2021

Sigma Sound Studios
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Trash to Treasure: Drexel Archive Saves Classic Recordings

The Drexel Music Archive saved decades of Sigma Sound Studio original recordings.

Air Date: March 26, 2021

The Philadelphia Area Songwriting Alliance
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Finding Community in Songwriting

The Philadelphia Area Songwriting Alliance continues to creatively challenge artists throughout the pandemic.

Air Date: March 19, 2021

You Oughta Know: Honoring Women's History Month
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Honoring Women’s History Month

Highlighting past and present women disrupting male-dominated fields and supporting their communities.

Air Date: March 12, 2021

Painting from the Souls Shot Portrait Project
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Art Survives Death: Portrait Project Memorializes Victims of Gun Violence

As gun violence continues to surge in Philadelphia, the Souls Shot Portrait Project memorializes victims of gun violence and bring attention to the crisis.

Air Date: March 5, 2021

You Oughta Know Celebrating Black History
You Oughta Know

Celebrating Black History

From archaeologists to family historians, these community members are honoring the legacy of local Black leaders.

Air Date: February 26, 2021

Local nonprofit No More Secrets delivers menstrual hygiene products to people in need on You Oughta Know
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No More Secrets: Local Nonprofit Battles Period Poverty

No More Secrets continues to tackle period poverty despite stigma and limited resources.

Air Date: February 19, 2021

Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery 2019 explosion
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A Greener Future: Drexel’s ‘Lindy Institute’ Reimagines Public Space

What's the plan for the Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery?

Air Date: February 12, 2021

Girls Auto Clinic owner Patrice Banks in You Oughta Know
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Shifting Gears: Local Auto Clinic Empowers Women

Patrice Banks was tired of feeling helpless about fixing her car. She took matters into her own hands.

Air Date: February 5, 2021

University of Delaware's Knitting & Crochet Club stitches hearts for COVID-19 patients and their families
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Loops for Love: Student Group Stitches for COVID Patients

On this episode of You Oughta Know, meet the University of Delaware's Knitting and Crochet Club, who have been stitching matching hearts for COVID patients and their families.

Air Date: January 29, 2021

A young black girl and boy studying and doing homework with masks on
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Going the Distance: Learning Pods Support Students & Caregivers

A Delaware educational equity program supports students in a healthy learning environment.

Air Date: January 22, 2021

Rick Steves
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The Traveler’s Mindset: Rick Steves Stays Home

TV host Rick Steves lives out of his suitcase about four months of the year. Now, he brings his "traveler's mindset" to home activities.

Air Date: December 17, 2020

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